Best Drawing Tablets in the UK

Those professional illustrators who are looking for a way to make their job easier may get a lot of use from the Huion Kamvas Pro 20. Designed specifically for professionals, this drawing tablet holds the rightful title of the best drawing tablet in its price range.

To begin with, this device has as much as 16 shortcut keys, which is more than the majority of similar devices have and more than the previous version of this tablet. With these shortcut keys, you can have all the frequently used working instruments right at your fingertips, so you're spared from the necessity of manually accessing these instruments. This makes your work more efficient. The buttons are divided between the right and the left side of the device.

Next, this tablet boasts a high-quality screen. It comes with a native Full HD resolution (1920x1080) and offers amazing colour reproduction. Thanks to the special full-laminated screen technology, your strokes will be captured and reproduced realistically and naturally. Plus, the screen is fitted with an anti-glare glass, which eliminates glares. On top of that, the screen has a decent size of 19.5 inches, which makes your work on large projects way more convenient. Note that due to the large size, this model is not the best option in terms of portability as it is rather large and heavy (3.6 kilos).

This drawing tablet is the size of an average laptop and approximately the same weight, though thinner at just 11mm, and you can bring it to work and back home without much trouble. The 15.6" TFT LCD display is large enough to comfortably draw, edit photos, or make designs yet it is not overly big and won't take up your whole desk. The panel here is IPS, and it provides good viewing angles, which can be a major issue when it comes to a graphics tablet with a screen, especially one larger than 7" and a working area as big as it is here (34.4 x 19.4cm). Another benefit of IPS panes is that they provide the most vivid colours and your images look sharper and clearer. These panes are virtually perfect for artistry.

The resolution of the screen is 1920 x 1080 and 5080 LPI, quite a usual one for a modern model. Since it's very thin, there is only one port in this graphics tablet, a USB Type-C. However, with the help of an adapter, you can connect the device to a large monitor, even a 4K one. For the added convenience of the artist, there is a button at the side of the body, next to the Power button, to easily adjust the screen brightness without having to open settings or tweaking the tablet some other way. The body itself has rounded corners that make this digital drawing board look smaller than it actually is.

Instead of replacing traditional drawing methods, the Intuos PRO S PTH-460 helps to integrate them into the modern digital world. The set includes a super-slim 8mm tablet made from the highest quality materials (black anodised aluminium, glass fibre composite resin) and a Pro Pen 2 that has a latex-free silicone grip and is equally comfortable for both left-handed and right-handed use.

To ensure an intuitive operation and maximise work efficiency, the pad has a customisable touch ring (for easy canvas rotation, scrolling and more) and 6 individually adjustable ExpressKeys (for using pre-selected shortcuts). Meanwhile, its ergonomic multi-touch surface will make zooming and scrolling a breeze. The multi-touch feature can be activated or deactivated with a switch on the tablet's side.

You can use the unit's built-in Bluetooth for wireless connection to your computer or use the included USB cable to transfer the data. As for the system requirements, the tablet is compatible with Windows 7, 8.1 and 10 (32 and 64-bit) and Mac OS 10.12 or later.

Note that this model is available in 3 sizes: small, medium and large, so you can choose the one that perfectly suits your creative needs. The reviewed smallest pad has portable 269 x 170 x 8mm dimensions, 160 x 100mm active area and weighs only 450g, so it will take very little desktop or storage space.

Those who draw not on one but on different devices and seek a functional tablet that would be compatible with all of them may want to turn their attention to the XP-PEN Deco01 V2 Graphics drawing tablet. One of the biggest perks of this model is that you can use it with Windows, iOS and even Android (it is compatible with version 6.0 and above). Thanks to that, you will be able to use the functionality of different operating systems to make your projects look top-notch. The USB connection cable is included in the set.

As you’ve probably noticed, this tablet doesn’t have a display and only offers a sensor working surface. Its size is relatively large compared to some of its rivals (11.6 inches), which makes drawing large pictures more comfortable. You also can rotate the tablet and use it at the needed angle for more convenient drawing. The overall dimensions of the tablet are 25.4 x 15.9cm. Take note that because of the enlarged size it is a bit heavier than some other models in our list (0.59kg), yet such a weight is still not too heavy.

Next, the left side of the unit features a number of shortcut keys that you can adjust and customise according to your preference. What also makes this model comfier in use are the non-skid feet that ensure its stability on any surface.

Studying and working remotely can be quite a challenge, but both are a lot easier with the right equipment at hand. The XP-PEN Deco Fun drawing tablet can help you share your thoughts in real time for interactive learning and collaborating. Moreover, this innovative device is just as good for accomplishing your creative projects. To help you with these and many other tasks, the appliance supports Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Office, Adobe, Photoshop, SAI and other software and is compatible with Windows 7, 8, 10, Mac OS X 10.10 and higher, Linux and even with Android gadgets (Android 6.0 and higher).

Portable as it is, the XP PEN Deco Fun S has a small footprint. Meanwhile, the item has a 6.3"x 4" active area, providing enough space for sketching or writing on the shared screen during a meeting or online lesson. In addition to sharing ideas with your colleagues, teachers, or students, you will be able to use it to sign documents digitally.

The device can be used for hobby and leisure activities while making your work and studies so much easier. You can use the tablet for designing, colour painting, sketching and more. If you or your kids love playing games, the Deco Fun will allow you to explore more possibilities as well.